Key aims for all new homes as part of Midlothian Council affordable homes programme is to ensure the integration into Midlothian's existing well-established housing and infrastructure. Through design team collaboration Hackland + Dore respond to the geographical challenges of Midlothian's historic mine workings and ground drainage difficulties.

Hackland + Dore address the particular needs of the occupiers by accommodating Barrier Free Design, Secured by Design, Housing for Varying Needs and Midlothian Council Design Brief. Key aims are to provide an inclusive design
solution with positive interaction and connection with the local community while responding to specific site opportunities and best orientation.

Incorporation of Art Work within all developments is illustrated at communal flat
entrances where stained glass designed by local primary schools has been installed, renovated mining machinery from the Scottish Mining Museum installed within communal landscapes reflecting local history and pebble mosaics, the designs
reflecting local bio-diversity.

We have provided full architectural service from inception to completion for the following projects:

James Lean Avenue, Dalkeith, Midlothian27 dwellings including single fully accessible wheelchair house